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Dear England review: The perils of a political football
James Graham’s Dear England, which opened at The National Theatre in June 2023, follows the trials and tribulations of the England men’s football team between 2016 and 2022, amidst a backdrop of Brexit, Covid and identity politics.
A virtual reality called FIFA; it’s in the game
Read about one man’s total immersion into a football simulation game, thanks to an unlikely endorsement from the World Health Organisation.
Brexit and other daddy issues
United by lockdown but divided by Brexit, this first person feature explores the relationship between a son and his father in strange circumstances.
LIFE
Masks and Masculinity
In our latest photo series, we celebrate men from all over the world, who are proudly wearing their hygiene masks.
The experiences of men in female-dominated roles
Attaboy spoke to three men who are soon to embark on a career in a female-dominated industry, to find out why so few men have followed in their path.
“My strength comes from my vulnerability and openness”
Life coach and friend of Attaboy, Yusef Sanei, talks us through his journey to mindfulness and offers his mediation tips for beginners.
CULTURE
Coming soon: What you can learn from the boys in HBO’S Girls
The male characters in Lena Dunham’s groundbreaking series offer a unique insight into the modern male psyche.
Dear England review: The perils of a political football
James Graham’s Dear England, which opened at The National Theatre in June 2023, follows the trials and tribulations of the England men’s football team between 2016 and 2022, amidst a backdrop of Brexit, Covid and identity politics.
A virtual reality called FIFA; it’s in the game
Read about one man’s total immersion into a football simulation game, thanks to an unlikely endorsement from the World Health Organisation.
SPORT
Should we celebrate Dennis Rodman?
Rodman is back in the limelight, but can we celebrate the former rebounder’s legacy and acknowledge his flaws? Attaboy did some digging to find out.
Zinedine Zidane, race, grace and brutality
Every month Attaboy pays tribute to an athlete who transcended their sport. To mark his 47th birthday, we looked back on the legacy of Zinedine Zidane, a French footballer who united a divided nation with his sublime footballing talent in 1998.
Diego Maradona Review
During the lockdown, many of us have had to adapt to life without football. Thankfully, we are in the midst of a golden age for sports documentaries, and Diego Maradona by Asif Kapadia is as good as it gets.
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